Greetings from northern Alabama

[Ninly]

Hello orchidniks,

I got interested in orchids maybe six months ago, after reading up a little and then buying a grocery store Phalaenopsis -- which I promptly severely sunburned and thereby converted into a rescue case. It is still in recovery, but has a leaf growing now, and seems to be doing a lot better in general!

Later last year I tried to rescue a Cymbidium that was already in bad shape in the store, but the poor thing didn't make it. I have also acquired two other phals; they seem to be doing great.

I've been wanting to "branch out" from Phals, and recently picked up a Dendrobium 'Blue Planet' and an Epidendrum 'Neon Valley' at my local Orchid Society's plant sale. These are probably going to want a bit more light than my windows will provide, so I've been researching options for supplemental/artificial lighting -- and that's what led me to the board! It is chock full of goodness so far.

Nice to meet you all!